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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1000
  • Replacement is Samsung NX2000
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-6 (20MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is very similar but the WG-6 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-6 was released 4 years after the NX1100 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WG-6 scores vs the NX1100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung NX1100

 WG-6 NX1100 
RevealedFebruary 2018April 2013Newer by 60 months
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Ricoh WG-6

 NX1100 WG-6 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung NX1100

 WG-6 NX1100 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-6 has outer dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-6 vs the NX1100.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-6 and NX1100 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and NX1100.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The WG-6 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh tougher. The more recent WG-6 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography info
45
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography factors
Samsung NX1100 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (246 grams)
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
Sports photography with Samsung NX1100
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
56
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography features
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography features
70
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
environment proof
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (246 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography highlights
56
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery pack (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging features
Samsung NX1100 Vlogging features
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (246 grams)
34
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung NX1100
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung NX1100
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-6 Samsung NX1100
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-02-21 2013-04-11
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 246 gr (0.54 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 852
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 320 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $271 $600